Tesla Says FSD Supervised Now Available in Countries Including China

• The US EV maker officially confirmed its advanced driver-assistance system has entered the world's largest auto market for the first time.

• The announcement follows US president Donald Trump's state visit to China last week, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined as a business delegate.

Tesla announced Thursday on the social media platform X that FSD (Full Self-Driving) Supervised is now available in countries including China.

This marks the first time the US electric vehicle (EV) maker has officially announced the roll-out of its advanced driver-assistance feature in China.

The major breakthrough comes a week after US president Donald Trump's state visit to the country.

During last week's highly anticipated trip, Tesla CEO Elon Musk accompanied the president as part of a delegation of US business leaders.

Earlier this week, Tesla China posted multiple urgent job openings related to autonomous driving testing. The roles, which include autopilot test engineers and data labelers, sparked widespread industry speculation about FSD's imminent roll-out in the Chinese market.

According to Tesla's post on X, FSD Supervised is also currently available in regions including the US, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and the Netherlands.

The official deployment of the autonomous driving technology is crucial for Tesla's next stage of growth in the key Chinese market.

In the fiercely competitive Chinese auto market, Tesla faces severe challenges from local rivals such as Xiaomi (HKEX: 1810) and Huawei.

These homegrown companies have already made sophisticated urban smart-driving systems standard features in their vehicles, eroding Tesla's technological edge.

A successful deployment of FSD represents more than just a premium feature upgrade; it is a cornerstone of Tesla's long-term financial strategy.

The company is betting on the software to attract tech-savvy consumers and unlock a lucrative stream of recurring subscription revenue.

To comply with tougher local regulations, Tesla has previously established a local data center in Shanghai and forged a mapping partnership with Baidu.